One of Universal’s best efforts within the gothic tradition, 1941’s The Wolf Man is one of the studio’s best horror films from its golden era. Though its director isn’t well known for his horror, the success of this feature is no doubt down to borrowing certain stylistic elements from Universal’s most innovative horror director, James … Continue reading The Wolf Man – George Waggner (1941)

Roger Corman’s adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories are just as vital to the classic horror canon as the films by Hammer and Amicus productions. Their influence is vast and the number of big names to come out from under Corman’s wing is monumental. Having set up a distinctive style to filming Poe’s work … Continue reading The Tomb of Ligeia – Roger Corman (1964)